In-state vs. out-of-state tuition at UC
The University of Cincinnati charges $13,976 a year in published tuition and fees for Ohio residents, about $6,988 a semester, and $29,310 a year for students from other states, about $14,655 a semester. That is a difference of $15,334 a year. About 22% of first-year students came from out of state. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state tuition at 100 public universities →
What makes UC different
- The birthplace of co-op. UC students alternate classroom terms with paid co-op jobs, internships and research, completing more than 32,000 of these experiences a year.
- Co-op abroad. Students can take their work experience overseas through an International Co-op Program, or do research in a partner lab abroad.
- An out-of-state award. The UC National Outreach Award gives qualifying out-of-state first-year students $10,000 a year toward tuition.
What UC students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): marketing (455), nursing (336), psychology (315), finance (303), mechanical engineering (204) and health professions (204). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at UC if…
- You want paid work experience built into your degree.
- You'd like an urban campus in a mid-sized city.
- You're thinking about business, engineering, nursing or design.
Worth asking about
- Is co-op required in my major, and when does it start?
- Do I qualify for the National Outreach Award?
How UC compares with the other Big 12 schools
UC joined the Big 12 in 2023, and its co-op program sets it apart in the conference. See how the 16 Big 12 schools differ.
FAQ
What is the University of Cincinnati's acceptance rate? 88.0% for fall 2025: 29,715 of 33,750 first-year applicants were admitted, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source For fall 2024 it was 85.3%.
What is UC's out-of-state acceptance rate? 85.0% for fall 2025, compared with 90.5% for Ohio residents. UC admitted 9,621 of 11,319 out-of-state applicants and 17,820 of 19,700 Ohio residents, according to UC's Common Data Set for 2025–26 (Clifton campus). Source International applicants are counted separately. Out-of-state tuition and fees are $29,310 a year before aid; you may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state acceptance rates at public universities →
How much is UC tuition per semester? About $6,988 a semester for Ohio residents and $14,655 for out-of-state students, based on published yearly tuition and fees of $13,976 and $29,310 before aid.
Is UC an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, the University of Cincinnati is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to UC? About 29,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is UC known for? Inventing the co-op, its urban campus, and programs in business, engineering, nursing and design.
How much does UC cost? Published tuition and fees are $13,976 a year in-state and $29,310 out-of-state, before any aid.
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